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Mastermind in south Mumbai firing, gold theft case held after year-long hunt

Mastermind in south Mumbai firing, gold theft case held after year-long hunt

According to the police, the crime occurred on January 6 last year, when 36-year-old man and his nephew were travelling on a scooter carrying gold jewellery worth Rs 47.27 lakh

Three held for theft before fleeing to Bihar; Rs 72.77-lakh property recovered

The police recovered a large quantity of gold and diamond jewellery, Rs 35,000, groceries worth Rs 19,799 allegedly purchased using the proceeds of the theft, and two mobile phones costing Rs 18,000. The total value of the seized property is Rs 72,77,854

09 January,2026 08:26 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
Congress candidate alleges threats to withdraw from polls, complaint filed

Congress candidate alleges threats to withdraw from polls, complaint filed

The candidate, Pramod Narvekar, is contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections from Ward No. 87, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Vakola police station, an official said

09 January,2026 06:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai Police seize banned gutkha worth over Rs 2 crore in Mulund, 10 arrested

Acting on confidential information, the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 7) received inputs that government-banned products were being transported in small vehicles and stored on vacant land near the old toll plaza close to the Paroli toll plaza in Mulund East

09 January,2026 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer

Man arrested for allegedly molesting seven minor schoolgirls in Malad

A 36-year-old man was arrested in Mumbai's Malvani area for allegedly molesting seven minor schoolgirls aged 14-15 after luring them with the promise of a car ride. Police swiftly registered a case under the POCSO Act and relevant BNS sections, arrested the accused within hours, and are investigating whether he was involved in similar incidents.

09 January,2026 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Missing for eight months, Mumbai teen tracked via Instagram across three states

Despite two failed Bihar searches and no technical clues, investigators revived the case by tracing borrowed mobile logins, triggering rapid movements across Assam and TN

09 January,2026 08:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil

Yellow Gate police crack daring high-seas robbery, two arrested from Gujarat

Duo who assaulted, stole fisherman’s gold arrested from Gujarat

08 January,2026 09:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil

Goregaon housekeeper allegedly cheated of Rs 2.49 lakh, blackmailed with video

Fake doctor and ‘police commissioner’ threaten arrest, property seizure, and to leak semi-nude video

08 January,2026 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Malad police arrest housekeeping staff for stealing gold worth Rs 26.5 lakh

Malad police recover valuables, say accused entered complainant’s flat through a window to carry out theft

08 January,2026 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Fake education certificate racket exposed at Mumbai airport, man detained

Flyer from Bangkok arrested for providing bogus education documents to foreign job aspirants

08 January,2026 08:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania

Mumbai police arrest man for cheating jeweller with black magic claims

Black magic gang forecasts a downpour of riches, leaves Malad-based jeweller counting losses

08 January,2026 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate attacked with knife in Bandra, rushed to hospital

According to the police, the incident took place around 5 pm in Sant Dyaneshwar Nagar in Bandra east area of Mumbai in which Salim Qureshi suffered cuts to his stomach

07 January,2026 10:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai police arrest man for cheating jeweller with black magic claims

Mumbai police arrest man for cheating jeweller with black magic claims

Black magic gang forecasts a downpour of riches, leaves Malad-based jeweller counting losses

08 January,2026 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate attacked with knife in Bandra, rushed to hospital

Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate attacked with knife in Bandra, rushed to hospital

According to the police, the incident took place around 5 pm in Sant Dyaneshwar Nagar in Bandra east area of Mumbai in which Salim Qureshi suffered cuts to his stomach

07 January,2026 10:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kalyan man held while roaming with firearm in Netivali, probe launched

Kalyan man held while roaming with firearm in Netivali, probe launched

Police said the seized firearm is 17 cm in total length, with a barrel measuring 10.8 cm, fitted with a magazine and having a chocolate-coloured coating on both sides of the grip

07 January,2026 07:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
2015 Film City murder case: Mumbai court acquits all eight accused

2015 Film City murder case: Mumbai court acquits all eight accused

The court directed that the accused be released immediately if they were not required in any other case. Each accused has been asked to submit a personal bond of Rs 15,000

07 January,2026 05:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Fraudsters use fake RTO APK to steal Rs 2 lakh from Byculla advocate

Fraudsters use fake RTO APK to steal Rs 2 lakh from Byculla advocate

According to the police complaint, the 38-year-old advocate received a message on December 23 at around 7.30 pm, stating that a Rs 300 traffic challan had been issued against him

07 January,2026 05:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil

IN PHOTOS: Four dead, several injured after BEST bus crashes into pedestrians

Four people died and at least nine were injured after a BEST bus crashed into pedestrians in Bhandup area of Mumbai on Monday night. Pics/Special Arrangement (Rajendra B. Aklekar and Aishwarya Iyer) 

29 December,2025 11:18 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
New Year trip turns nightmare as Rs 45 lakh stolen from Lokhandwala bungalow

New Year trip turns nightmare as Rs 45 lakh stolen from Lokhandwala bungalow

The accused has been identified as Manoj Rathod (40). He was arrested from Virar East, and police have recovered nearly 90 per cent of the stolen property

07 January,2026 02:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

No sexual intent proved, Thane court acquits man accused under POCSO

No sexual intent proved, Thane court acquits man accused under POCSO

The case stemmed from an FIR lodged in 2019 by the victim, who alleged that Shelke, her neighbour, entered her home in a chawl at Mhatre Nagar in Dombivli on November 1, 2019, while she was studying alone

07 January,2026 12:54 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Thane: Elderly man loses Rs 5 lakh in online shares investment fraud

Thane: Elderly man loses Rs 5 lakh in online shares investment fraud

According to the police, some individuals contacted the victim between October and November 2025 through mobile numbers that began with the international code +44

07 January,2026 12:39 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Maharashtra: Man held with mephedrone worth Rs 14.24 lakh in Thane

Maharashtra: Man held with mephedrone worth Rs 14.24 lakh in Thane

Based on specific information, the police intercepted the man, identified as Aman Tamin Gadkari (23), in the Kausa locality in the early hours of Tuesday and recovered 71.2 gm of mephedrone (MD), a banned synthetic drug, from his possession

07 January,2026 12:15 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

Malad police arrests serial robber, Rs 35 lakh worth of loot seized

    Malad police arrests serial robber, Rs 35 lakh worth of loot seized

    Malad Police have apprehended a repeat offender involved in a string of thefts across western Mumbai—specifically in Malad, Borivali, Kandivali, and Dindoshi. The suspect, known for his elaborate disguises and use of masks and gloves mainly targeted housing societies located near special transport vehicles. Further investigation showed that the stolen funds were used to buy farmland in his hometown, secure property in Mumbai, and accumulate a sizeable bank balance. Police have now seized assets worth nearly Rs 35 lakh believed to be acquired through his illegal activities.

    03 June,2025 04:10 PM IST
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